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A nonprofit Humane Society
serving Greater Cleveland and
Cuyahoga County since 1913.
Patter
September 2015
Riggins: A Happy Tale
with a Surprise
Ending (sort of)
Letter from the CEO pg. 2
Bar Crawl pg. 4
Pledge for Pets Radiothon pg. 7
The pictures of King John when he first arrived at the
Cleveland APL are heartbreaking. The skinny little
puppy was brought by a Good Samaritan and he
looked just miserable at the APL. Less than 20 pounds
at three months old, the small hound mix was severely
underweight. He had little in the way of reserves, and
big health issues to conquer, including severe skin and
eye infections. When you look at the picture below, you
certainly see those issues—the rough, patchy fur, and
bald spots in some places showing his pink skin. What
strikes you most, though, is the beautiful puppy face
beneath it all—the sweet brown eyes, the furrowed
brow. And the way he looks directly into the camera,
hoping, perhaps, to find his family.
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Foster care was the answer!
King John was Tricia’s first foster. Tricia’s mom, Becky, had
fostered dozens of APL animals. When Becky saw the
pictures of King John, she called her daughter, and Tricia
agreed to become a foster mom.
During those first days in April 2015, King John, who
Tricia renamed Riggins, focused mostly on keeping warm.
She recalls how the little dog would seek out spots of
sunlight in the house in which to lay, or even scoot up
close to the space heater. Mostly, Tricia remembers that
in those early days, though he clearly was in pain, Riggins
was so happy to be in a home with his foster family.
Tricia and her fiancé already had one dog at home,
Kemper. Kemper liked other dogs, and he was patient
King John, now Riggins when he first
arrived in his foster home.
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Letter from the CEO
On March 30th, I said good-bye to my
beautiful, 13-year-old, brown dog,
Arnold.
despite my reminders about what
his mother does for a living. Poop
was a delicacy. Having friends
over was nerve-wracking. He
Arnold was a humane case from
was a dog that only a mother
a humane society where I worked
could love, but because of
previously. He was 6 months old and
that, a very deep bond formed.
had a shattered pelvis from being hit
He existed to make sure I was
by a car. His owners simply threw him
in a metal crate in their yard and forgot okay. He worried when I was
upset. He was constantly by my side
about him.
or strategically positioned nearby so
contact our adoption team. They will
When Arnold got back to the shelter,
he could stand watch. He was silly and
be delighted to help you!
his initial friendliness toward his rescuer sweet, and as devoted as the day was
• As I mentioned, when Arnold was
turned to grumbles and growls. His
long. My favorite thing in the world was
alive I couldn’t have a cat or foster
bad experiences with people had left
pressing my face into his unbelievably
animals. But recently, when we were
him with trust issues. On top of that,
soft, brown forehead and whispering,
faced with a critical mass of cats and
we learned he was a pretty significant
“Mama loves you.”
kittens at the APL, I was able to tell
food and resource guarder. But, with
I still miss Arnold every single day.
our foster team that I might be able
his Eddie Munster widow’s peak, soft,
Yes, life has gotten easier in many
to help. Next thing I knew, a tiny
brown head, and big, goofy smile, he
ways, but I don’t like it one bit. Truth
kitten named Marie, who was found
was absolutely adorable — to me, and
be told, I haven’t coped terribly well,
walking down a city street all by
when he wasn’t snarking at everyone
and just when I start to feel like I’m
herself, was delivered to my office,
else. However, on top of his behavioral
adjusting to the new normal without
and home we went! She’s sassy, silly,
challenges, Arnold needed two
him, something happens that knocks
and sweet — and terminally cute.
orthopedic surgeries—a femoral head
me back. Most recently, it was going
She’s also helping my heart to heal.
osteotomy and an anterior-cruciate
back to a place where he loved to go for
So, if you’re feeling down but aren’t
repair. Given the significance of his
ready to commit to a pet for the long
behavioral and medical issues combined, walks and paddle in the stream.
haul, please consider fostering an
he was not going to be a candidate for
So, why am I sharing this?
animal. They’re the best therapists
the adoption floor. But I loved Arnold
• While most of our adoptable animals
around, and truly, the rescue will be
and he loved me, so he had surgery and
are pretty move-in ready, we often
mutual.
home he came.
have a few who will need someone
Life with Arnold wasn’t always easy.
None of our dogs could have toys.
Mealtimes were a chess game. We
couldn’t have a cat. He delighted in
bagging wild bunnies in the yard,
special—someone who will be patient
and accept their quirks, medical
needs, or age. If you think you might
be one of those people and want
to experience a special bond, please
I hope Arnold’s story will help some
special needs animals find their special
person—could that person be you?
Meanwhile, Arnold, Mama still loves
you …
Riggins continued from page 1
with his foster brother. Initially, Riggins wasn’t up for
much play, and Kemper kept his distance. Eventually,
though, Kemper surprised Tricia by offering his favorite
toy—his ball—to Riggins. The two began to play, and
before long, became wrestling buddies.
Riggins made great progress recovering from his
illness. His personality blossomed, too. He became a
great cuddler, and a great chewer, munching on his
favorite treat—deer antlers. He maintained his love of
lying in the sun, sometimes for hours until Tricia made
him come in and cool off.
By June, Tricia and her family had done their job. Their
foster assignment was over; Riggins was ready to be
adopted. Tricia and her fiancé took Riggins back to the
APL.
And on that very same day, Riggins was adopted.
Papers were signed, the APL staff said goodbye, and
Riggins headed home with his fur-ever family:
Tricia, Deidra and Kemper! Faced with saying
goodbye, they decided to adopt Riggins! His foster
home became his fur-ever home! Congratulations
to them all on their happily-ever after!
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Ozzie: A Purr-fect
Gentleman
Finds his
Purr-fect Home
Many people who come to the APL to find their new
family member are looking for a puppy or a kitten.
Certainly, puppies, kittens, and other “babies” are
cute, with their big eyes and wiggly bodies. But, as
anyone who has adopted one can tell you, they can
also be a lot of work. For some people, it makes
sense to look for a more mature pet. And those pets
can turn out to be the best choice ever.
And so it was with Ozzie. A stunning black and
brown tabby with white accents on his face and
chin, Ozzie was surrendered to the APL in June 2014,
because his owner’s children had allergies. While
Ozzie got along with the toddlers and the dog and
cat with whom he lived, the owner identified him as
“a shy loner, who doesn’t interact much.” Ozzie was
nearly 13 years old. He also, apparently, was ready
for a change in scenery.
Samantha had wanted to adopt a cat for quite a while.
She had the APL’s adoption app on her phone, and
often looked at the cats to see who might be available.
Finally, she laughs, her husband “caved,” and she went
to the APL to find the new addition to the family. She
was thinking about adopting an older cat, who would
ould
have manners and maturity on his side.
Samantha visited the APL’s PetSmart Charities®
Everyday Adoption Center in Parma. There, she
met with an APL volunteer, and told the
volunteer what kind of cat she was looking for.
The volunteer was familiar with Ozzie, and told
Samantha she thought they’d make a great
match.
The volunteer was right! Initially, Samantha
says, Ozzie was “the most polite cat” she’d ever
met. At first, he meowed, fixed his big green eyess
on Samantha, then meowed again, requesting
permission to get on the couch! As time has gone
on, he has become much more comfortable in his
new home. While he now gets on the couch without
checking first, he still asks for food, but doesn’t beg.
He stays off the table. Most charming of all, during
the week, when she has to get up for work anyway,
Ozzie wakes Samantha for his breakfast; on the
weekends, though, when she can sleep in, he wakes
her husband instead!
Left: Ozzie at the Cleveland APL
before he met his new family.
Over a year has passed since Ozzie found his fur-ever
home, and it just keeps getting better. Ozzie is happy
cuddling with Samantha or her husband, reveling in
their attention. They discovered new cat snacks that
Ozzie adores and can identify by the rattle of the
wrapper. And, best of all, they all recently moved to a
new home with a patio where Ozzie is content to spend
hours with Samantha, enjoying “the great outdoors.” A
loner no more, Ozzie’s golden years certainly shine.
Barbara Reitzloff, APL Volunteer, assisted in the writing of this issue’s happy tales.
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Cleveland
“Gets Wild”
for the APL
during the
2nd Annual
Cleveland
Animals Bar
Crawl
On Saturday, April 18th, the city of Cleveland “got wild”
in support of the Cleveland APL during the 2nd Annual
Cleveland Animals Bar Crawl. More than 1,500 people
attended the crawl, making stops at some of Cleveland’s
fabulous animal-named bars like Fat Cats, The Flying
Monkey, Harry Buffalo, Thirsty Parrot, and Velvet Dog!
For $20, Crawlers received a totally fun, limited edition,
Cleveland Animals Bar Crawl t-shirt, designed by Fresh
Brewed Tees, which gave them access to drink specials
and a free shuttle service to and from each bar. The sea
of red Cleveland Animals Bar Crawl t-shirts that painted
the Tremont neighborhood and Downtown was truly a
spectacle to behold.
This “wild” annual event was planned and organized
by Morgan Whitely, Stephen Wojtila, and Vince
Williams, Cleveland residents and all great supporters
of the Cleveland APL. Morgan explained how their
idea for the bar crawl came to be and why she believes
it is important for the Cleveland APL and the city of
Cleveland: “The original idea to organize the bar crawl
came randomly, when we were sitting around talking
about how Cleveland has several bars with animals
in the name. Then from there it spiraled into doing a
fundraiser for the Cleveland APL. We expected to have
40 people and raise enough to make a small donation.
We chose the APL because Stephen had volunteered
at the APL and talked about having a good experience
with the organization.”
“In our second year, we were looking to grow the event,
bigger and better. At the end of the original event our
team spoke with Sharon Harvey, Cleveland APL President
and CEO, who mentioned that the APL was in need of
an event to get a younger generation involved. This is
such an important time for Cleveland, as we continue
to become a destination location, and millennial
involvement is crucial. I think most importantly, we
wanted to provide entertainment for a cause that
resonated with all individuals.”
Top: Bar crawl participants dress up in “wild” attire for the
big day.
Above right: The $18,000 check was presented to the
Cleveland APL during Q104’s Pledge for Pets Radiothon in
May.
Bottom: Sharon Harvey, Cleveland APL President and CEO,
takes a photo with Vince, Morgan and Stephen during the
bar crawl.
Photos by: Melissa Decker
The proceeds from the bar crawl were presented to the
Cleveland APL by Morgan, Stephen, and Vince on-air
during the Q104 Pledge for Pets Radiothon (more about
Radiothon on page 7). An astounding $18,000 was raised
during this fur-tastic event!
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Tonio – A
Shih Tzu with
Superpowers
April 16, 2015. Tony Stark was in trouble.
He was held captive, along with many others.
His very life was in danger...
A trailer for a new Avengers movie? Maybe.
But it’s also the true-life story of a different Tony
Stark. And though he didn’t know it, a band of
superheroes was about to rescue “our” Tony,
and make sure he found his happily ever after.
Tony’s initial champions were the APL’s Humane
Investigations officers. They responded to a tip
about a person breeding dogs in deplorable
conditions. They found 33 Shih Tzus, including
Tony, covered in filth and so much matted hair
that many could not move their limbs. Using
their superpowers of the law and their passion for
animals, they immediately brought the dogs to the APL.
Upon their arrival, the APL staff used their extra-human
strength and speed to convert a large meeting room into
an infirmary for the dogs.
As the staff was assessing their condition, a volunteer
crusader arrived in her mobile grooming van: Super
Groomer Tricia. She spent hours carefully cutting away
the matted hair from her wee clients. Tricia and the APL
staff were delighted to see tiny tails wagging as years’
worth of tangled, soiled hair disappeared! The APL
veterinary and kennel staff—invoking their powers of
intelligence and healing—quickly began to address the
serious medical needs of their patients. Despite the very
poor condition in which the dogs arrived, they were able
to save all but one.
Finally, the APL adoption supervisor and team donned
their capes, and spent countless hours screening all
applications from generous people who wanted to adopt
these special dogs, searching for the right combination of
experience, empathy, and environment to make sure each
dog found a loving fur-ever home.
The most powerful superheroes to come to Tony’s rescue?
Bud and Gail Shieff! Their superpower is compassion.
Volunteer at the APL
Share your love of animals and become a
Cleveland Animal Protective League volunteer.
Check our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org for
dates of upcoming volunteer sessions.
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Bud and Gail have a history of opening their home to
rescued dogs and cats. In February 2015, their first Shih
Tzu, Luck Luck, passed away after a battle with a serious
illness. The Shieffs had one dog, a Shih Tzu/Poodle mix,
Zorro. When they saw the story of the beautiful little
dogs, they decided to try to add one to their family.
Gail and Bud were delighted to be chosen as the new
family for Tony, who they renamed Tonio. And Tonio has
taken happily to his new life. “The Cleveland APL did an
excellent job with the overwhelming tasks they had with
all those beautiful Shih Tzus ... Tonio came to us ready to
start his new life.” A new life that includes, Gail notes,
a second chance at being a puppy. He’s learning from
big brother Zorro, as the two play outside. And, he loves
snuggling on Gail’s lap. Most importantly, despite his
previous living conditions, “he loves everybody,” Gail says.
He’s friendly and happy and playful. It seems Tonio has a
superpower of his own: spreading light and love.
Thank you to Tricia Barstow of Pretty Paws Mobile
Grooming for donating her time and expertise to groom
the Shih Tzus that the Cleveland APL’s Humane Investigations
team rescued in April. By grooming these dogs who had gone
through so much, Tricia freed them from multiple pounds of
mats that were weighing them down and also gave them the
chance to wag their tails again—something they hadn’t been
able to do in quite some time.
To Make a Donation
to the APL:
Visit our website at www.ClevelandAPL.org
or mail your check to the Cleveland Animal
Protective League, Attention Development
Office,1729 Willey Avenue, Cleveland, Ohio
44113.
(Tax ID: 34-0714644)
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Cleveland APL Selected as One of Five
Local Non-Profit Organizations to
Participate in Spreadlove4:good Program
In January 2015, the Cleveland APL was
honored to have been chosen as one
of five local nonprofits to participate
in spreadlove4:good, a new initiative
that was designed to inspire the
students of East Tech High School in
Cleveland to perform acts of kindness
and volunteerism in a way that is
fun, competitive, and educational.
Spreadlove4:good was co-founded
by Anthony Melikhov, founder of
unite4:good foundation, and Cleveland
Cavalier Kevin Love and his SpreadLove
foundation, with the support of the
students also hosted a pet fair held at
East Tech to promote our mission.
Cleveland Metropolitan School District.
After the event kick-off in January,
students at East Tech were asked to
select an organization that they would
like to “team up” with for the duration
of the program. The Cleveland APL’s
team of students gathered and got right
to work, making kennel enrichment
items such as blankets and toys, which
comforted our animals during their time
at the shelter. Students on the APL’s
team also wrote thank you letters to
adopters that were passed out with a
hand-made toy back at our shelter. The
To increase student participation, the
students and teams received points for
their acts of volunteerism and kindness
that they performed throughout the
program, and the student with the
most points and the team with the best
overall project won special prizes. At
the end of the program, three of our
students received the grand prize from
Cleveland Cavalier Kevin Love, and
one of our wonderful team members,
Jazmin, even won the MVP prize!
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Save the Date for
Dick Goddard’s APL Telethon
Thursday, September 17th
Save the date for Dick Goddard’s APL
Telethon on Thursday, September
17th! The telethon will air on Fox
8 beginning at 6 a.m. and ending
at 7:30 p.m. The telethon will raise
money to help the nearly 15,000
animals that the Cleveland APL cares
for every year. When you tune in,
you will hear stories about the many
wonderful animals who are waiting
for loving homes at the Cleveland
APL. You will also learn about what
your donation can do to support the
Cleveland APL’s life-saving programs
and services.
Want to support the Cleveland APL
and Dick Goddard’s APL Telethon
throughout the entire month of
September? Head to your local Panera
Bread to enjoy delicious food and
make a donation to the Cleveland APL
during Panera Bread’s canister campaign.
To get more information about the
telethon and ways in which you can help
by making a donation before
September 17th, please visit
www.ClevelandAPL.org.
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Celebrating
10 Years of
Q104’s Pledge
for Pets
Radiothon
Photo by: Dale Cowan
Q104’s morning show team—Average Joe, Carley
McCord and Glenn the Funny Song Man—helped
the Cleveland APL share heart-warming, real-life
stories that captured the spirit of our mission,
our animals and the special people who rescue,
rehabilitate and care for them during the very
special 10th Annual Pledge for Pets Radiothon
on May 8 and 9. The 18-hour live broadcast,
which raised more than $73,000 to help
homeless animals, was held at the Cleveland APL
adoption and animal care center in Tremont.
For the fifth consecutive year, we held a Rockin’
Rescue adoption promotion in conjunction with
Radiothon. This year’s promotion resulted in the
adoption of 50 animals—29 cats, 19 dogs,
1 parakeet and 1 cockatiel.
Photo by: Dan Sandy
Over the past 10 years, the Pledge for Pets
Radiothon has raised more than $1.1 million
for the animals at the Cleveland APL. We are
so grateful to Joe, Carley, Glenn and the entire
Q104 team for their continued commitment and
compassion in engaging their listeners to open
their hearts to our animals.
Thank you to all of our sponsors, our many
volunteers and everyone else who made the
10th Annual Q104/Cleveland APL Pledge for
Pets Radiothon such a fantastic success!
Photo by: Kevin RIchards
Other Ways to Give
Many generous individuals choose to
donate to the Cleveland APL in lieu of
giving gifts for birthdays, weddings,
anniversaries, Bat Mitzvahs, Bar
Mitzvahs, etc. Call 216-344-1353 if you
would like to learn more about how
your celebration can help the APL’s
homeless animals.
In addition, many individuals choose
to give through a workplace giving
program.
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The Cleveland Animal Protective
League is a member of Greater
Cleveland Community Shares.
Community Shares supports local
nonprofit organizations working for
long-term, sustainable solutions to
build a stronger Cleveland. Learn
more about Community Shares at
www.communityshares.org and please
consider supporting the APL through
workplace giving.
Federal employees also have the
opportunity to give to the APL through
the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC).
The mission of the CFC is to promote and
support philanthropy through a program
that is employee focused, cost-efficient,
and effective in providing all federal
employees the opportunity to improve
the quality of life for all. The Cleveland
APL Combined Federal Campaign
Number is 29857.
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Cold noses. warm hearts. FUR BALL 2015
The Cleveland APL’s
Annual Gala –
Celebrate With Us!
This year’s Cold Noses, Warm Hearts
(Fur Ball) gala will be the most rockin’,
tail-wagging event of the year! We
hope you’ll join us for a memorable,
rock-and-roll-themed evening that will
benefit the Cleveland APL’s Second
Chance Program.
This sensationally casual event will be
held Saturday, November 7, 2015, at
5:30 p.m. at the InterContinental Hotel Cleveland. Enjoy wonderful
food stations, fabulous live and silent auction items and a surprise
guest appearance from a VIP (Very Important Pooch)
—or two!
Proceeds from the Fur Ball will benefit the
Cleveland APL’s Second Chance Program.
There are many opportunities to participate:
• Purchase tickets and invite friends, family, colleagues or clients
• Consider corporate sponsorship opportunities
that range from $500 to $10,000
• Donate an item or service to our live or silent auction.
Popular items from past auctions include
artwork, loge or box tickets to
sporting events, restaurant gift
certificates, vacation
packages, behindthe-scenes tours and
experiences.
To learn more about the
event and the ways you
can get involved, please
call 216-771-8823.
To learn more about
our Second Chance
Program, please visit
www.ClevelandAPL.org
and use the drop-down
“Donate” Tab, and
select “Second Chance
Program.”
making happily ever afters since 1913.
Thank You
So Much!
Japanese Anime Guild at Rowan
College at Gloucester County
For raising funds for the Cleveland APL
during their 2015 Kotoricon charity
fundraising event.
Levin Furniture & Fox 8
For partnering together for a pet photo
contest on Facebook and donating the
entry fees to the Cleveland APL. The pet
photo contest winner will be featured in
Levin’s print ads in Ohio.
Cleveland APL Board Member
Michael Cohan and Dante Next
Door
For hosting a fundraiser for the Cleveland
APL’s Second Chance Program that included
dinner and drinks at Dante Next Door.
Guests who attended the fundraiser were
given the opportunity to meet Chef Dante
Boccuzzi at the event.
Thanks to the generosity and efforts
of everyone involved in these events,
more than $5,700 was raised to help the
Cleveland APL and our animals.
We also appreciate the additional in-kind
donations we have received from our
friends and supporters.
A big thank you to the staff
members at the Northeast Ohio Regional
Sewer District for holding a collection drive
for the Cleveland APL. Northeast Ohio
Regional Sewer District, the presenting
sponsor for Q104’s Pledge for Pets
Radiothon, collected items for our animals
such as treats, toys, food and much more!
Shelter Adoption Center Hours
Monday - Friday
11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Noon to 4 p.m.
Phone Number:
216-771-4616
Animal Surrender Hours (Intake)
Monday - Friday
10 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Saturday
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Sunday
Closed
Phone Number:
216-771-8825
PetSmart Charities® Everyday Adoption Center
(EAC) Hours
Monday - Saturday
10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
Sunday
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone Number:
440-845-9592, Ext. 5
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2016 Annual
Pet Calendar
The Cleveland APL’s 2016 Pet Calendar will
be available for sale beginning on November
9th. The cover of our new calendar will
feature Rodie, a handsome hound mix who
was adopted from the Cleveland APL last
year. The photo shoot for the cover is done
by Pulitzer Prize-winning Associated Press
Photographer Amy Sancetta and is one of our
live auction items at the APL’s annual Cold
Noses, Warm Hearts (Fur Ball) gala.
The calendar will make a great gift for your
animal-loving family and friends. After
November 9th, the calendar can be previewed
online at www.ClevelandAPL.org and will be
available for sale at the APL’s adoption center
in Tremont and PetSmart Charities® Everyday
Adoption Center in the Parma PetSmart®
store. You can also purchase the calendar
online at www.ClevelandAPL.org or by
calling 216-377-1628.
Don’t miss the chance for your furry friend
to be featured in the 2017 calendar! Enter
online at www.ClevelandAPL.org or call
216-377-1628 for more information.
Support the Cleveland
APL on Amazon
Did you know that you can support the Cleveland
APL in two ways while shopping on Amazon? The
first way is to shop at AmazonSmile. When you do,
you will find the same shopping experience you would on Amazon,
with the wonderful bonus that the AmazonSmile Foundation will
donate 0.5% of your purchase price to the APL! Simply visit
smile.amazon.com and search for “Cleveland Animal Protective
League” and start shopping!
The second way you can support the Cleveland APL on Amazon is by
visiting our Amazon wish list. Just enter the web address
http://amzn.com/w/17JWHFI8ZR6ZV into your browser to view all of
the items we are currently in need of. You can purchase any of the
items on Amazon, and they will be shipped right to the Cleveland APL!
Note: When using AmazonSmile, please be sure you are selecting the
Cleveland APL by verifying our address: 1729 Willey Avenue,
Cleveland, Ohio.
For dates and times, visit our website
at www.ClevelandAPL.org.
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The following tribute gifts were received between
March 2015 and May 2015.
A tribute gift of $50 or more is recognized in Pet
Patter.
Tribute donations are a very special way to
remember and honor loved ones and pets.
Notification will be sent to whomever you ask us
to notify.
In Memory
of Individual
Judith A. “Jude” Adelaar Rosemary Dawson, John
and Chris Kiczek, Blaz Paulic, R. J. Martin Electrical
Services, Inc., Nenad and Vanja Stanisic
Jacqueline Allen-Cormier Mr. and Mrs. James Haga
Anthony “Tony” Baratta Ms. Linda-Jeane Baratta
Thomas Bartlett Amy Zellmann
Audrey J. Bauer Applied Industrial Technologies,
Inc., Lori Coticchia, Dave DeCesare, Beth Golden
Louise Adele Morton Bedford Charlene Bolek,
Walter and Annette Ehrnfelt, Diane Ferreri, Thomas
and Deborah Perciak, Kenneth J. Richardson,
Russell E. Richardson and David O. Richardson, Bill
and Dorothy Ritchie
Duane Bibler Ernest and Janet Bergkessel, Carol
Chambers, Tom Chambers, Tammy Henry, David
and Lillian Liljegren, Craig and Melanie Madden,
Matt and Michele McCool, Colleen Morris, Romp’s
Water Port, Inc., George and Beth Russell, Bill and
Donna Shiley, Vermilion Power Boats Yacht Club,
The Winter Family
Irene M. Bielawski Gregory Hummel
Ruth K. Bloch Chris and Linda Zumack
Lisa Ann Cardillo Groundwater and Environmental
Services, Inc.
Ruth Ellen Clark Mark Hess
Victoria Clise Catherine Neczypor
James J. “Jim” Cunningham Gina Baldini, Diane,
Bill and Samantha, Keri Dornack, David and Lucy
Jancsik, Michael and Amy Lucia, Meritech friends,
the Motorists Insurance Group, James Murphy,
Jr., Terry and Cathie O’Neil, Mr. and Mrs. Harry
Simonian
Sam Diblasi Doug and Lynn Hutchinson
Matthew H. Dicke Sara Dougherty, Co-workers at
GE
Sally Gear Doggett Suz and Bob
John Eckstein Cynthia Eckstein, David and Cheryl
Storgard
Jerry Foster Tim and Jen Powers
Wes Ghyzel Fez, Jim, Joey, Jade, Nigel, Paulie, Mimi
and Whippy
Shirley A. Gruszeski The Michael Donahue Family
Suzanne “Susan” L. Hanley Caroline Chesebrough
Edward Havir American Friction Technologies
John Host, Jr. Richard and Nancy Boulter, Holly
Rieger Curley, Gary and Delfina Glover, Joe Lotycz,
Paul and Nancy Mahovlich, Friends at Meister
Media Worldwide, Bill and Julie Petroff,
Ruth Weisbrod
Vi Kent Barbara Stowe
Jeremy Kline Jean Kavula
Jewel Koletsky Joan Fountain
Shirley and Marvin Kursh Janet Glaz
Richard D. “Pat” Kurtz Gregory and Lyn Kurtz
Mrs. Mary Legerski The Sibley Quality Staff, Larry,
Tim, Virginia, Treasa and Karolyn
Margaret A. Lennon Elizabeth Lennon
LeAnna Lipp Edward Lipp, Rusty and Nancy Richey
Madelyn and Fred Ludwig Deborah Ludwig
Sandra Maddamma Lillian Voik
Carol Markovich Tom and Lois Ganley, Ganley
Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, Inc.
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Frank “Jay” J. Martau Jack and Joan
Barno, Ceci Beam, Monica, Bobby,
Cory and Kerrigan Gudger, Tom and
Becky Behan, Mike Berens, George
and Lora Blaha, Jarrod Boer, Dane
Donaldson Agency, Dane Donaldson
Family, Mark Elliott, The Furth Family,
Walter Galeano, George C. Soos
Insurance, William and Linda Goebel,
David Holland, Linda and Robert
Jackson, Kris Mahoney, Paul and
Elizabeth Mangels, Francis Martau
and Susan Furth, Teresa McCreary,
MVP Services, LLC, Maria Nibre,
Shambra Pearson, Don, Karen, Eric
and Keith Perhacs, Recess Creative,
The Romp Family, Mary Ellen
Rouchard, Donald and Cynthia Sears,
Roberta Seedhouse, Kent Southern,
Jordan and Katie Tippett, Bob and
Patty Waitkus and Allison and Mike
Jagunic, Sara Zachary, Jeffrey Zucker
Kevin T. Masterson Judge Dunn and
all your Co-Workers at the Juvenile
and Probate Court
Garnet McCarty Connie McHugh
Myrtle A. McQuillan Beth Loew, Rocky
River Library Board of Trustees
Yolanda Mitchell Tom and Lois
Ganley, Leah Livermore
Evelyn T. Musheno Allen and Susan
Musheno
Marilyn Onuska Anonymous, Rick and
Deborah Buckley
Florence Osif Barbara Cole
The Pandoli Family Anonymous
Mary Petrow Rachel Rauscher
Eva P. Pusch Richard and Sharon
Berger, Margaret Wong, Dr. Brian Yee
Rose Lily Rasgaitis Susan and Barbara
Davis
Betty Royse Linda Chapman
Phyllis Sammartano Judy Clemens,
JoAnna Dickey
Joyce Evans Schanz Sue Miller
Phyllis K. Schmitt Karla Reese Ware
and L. William “Chip” Erb
Rhea Mae Shuttleworth William and
Anda Cook
Martha E. Skidmore Mike, Lisa,
Jasmine and Jasper
Vicky Snider David, Ted and Molly
Snider
Stephen C. Sommers Christopher Foldi
Irene Spirko The Spirko Girls
Dick Strauss Kay Rogers
Lajos Torkos Karen Yenchochic
Marie Tracy Cheryl Campo
Lillian Urban Mary Ann Minarek
Thomas Vickroy Susan Svec
Cynthia Walter Dale A. Walter
Mrs. Monty White Beachwood FOPA
Derek Charles Whitmore, Sr. The Garin
Family
Ken Whitney Joni Lichtin
Patricia Rose Wick Jessica and Michael
Wick
Arlene M. Wilcox Thompson Hine LLP
In Memory of
Animal
Arlo, Garrett and Annie Jacqueline
Lasik
Armstrong Legeza Gina, Greg,
Amanda and Kevin Tilton
Arnold Ron, Ayse, and the Cleveland
APL Finance and Development
Departments, Judy Hunter
Blackie Mary Hull
Bodi Hilary Garon
Charlie Anita Krivis
Chloe Tom and Jane Elias
Dakota Bill and Sue Gauntner
Daphne Frank and Marilyn Normali
Freddy Denise Messerman
Ginger and Heidi Barry and Cheryl
deBock
Grieg The Sullivans
Jazz Marla Linsker
Gentle companion, JoJo Nancy Shaw
Junior, aka “Ju Ju” Joanna Elia
Kippy Lois Dixon
Kitty, Melissa, Snowball and Pudge
Gayle and Don Prebis
Leo Dennis and Dawn Swit
Libbee Schlabig Cindy and Edward
Yaskowitz
Lily The Carney Family
Luck Luck Martin and Gail Shieff
Maudlin American Express Foundation
Miss Bear Downing Kara Downing
Molly Denise Zabudske
Morgane Cindy and Bob Hazelton
Muffy Carol Bedy
Muffy Walter Ragsdale
Murphy Julie Tamarkin
Patches Rebecca Frazier
Penelope Karla Reese Ware and L.
William “Chip” Erb
Penny Sandra Philipson
Pepe Barnes Marilyn and Gerald
Deucher
Princess Rae Zucco
Riley Schmotzer Richard and Mary
Schmotzer Family Fund
Rufus Tom and Jane Elias
Sandy, Topper, Sadie, Sasha and
Maggie Gayle and Don Prebis
Sarah Jane Sherry Davies
Sarge, Shawn and Sophie Becky and
Phil Langer
Seth Jordan Sherry Davies
Shadow Anonymous
Shadow, Simbo and P.B. Georgeanne
and David Watson
Shula Nancy Jacobson
Smoke and Butch Julie Byrd-Feldner
Snoop D. Walker William Walker
Sophie Arthur and Edwina Shivers
Sophie Marie Bondra Denise Merritt
Speckles Richard Theiss
Stretch Beth, Ray, Louie, Lacey and
Pixie
Sugar Mrs. Carrie Hall
Toby The Kobergs
Trouble Julia, John, and Jack Sullivan
Tyler, Sassy, and Duece III Ken and
Carol Bakos
Vera Judy Hunter
Walter Saundra Stemen
Watson Joni Lichtin
Winnie Karen Skinder
In Honor of
Individual
Marriage of Rod Antilla and Rex
Crider Char and Peg
Meredith Baney’s Birthday Aunt P.
and Uncle H.
Barb and Ron’s 50th Wedding
Anniversary Ron and Barb Koeppen
Volunteer/Mom/Wife Jennifer Brady’s
60th Birthday Ted Brady
Marge Cantlin’s Birthday M. L. Hejra
April Clark Mary Kelly, Elizabeth
McCullough
Shannon Connors’ Birthday Friends
and Family of Shannon Connors
Monica DeFazzio and Richard
Maxwell’s Wedding Nicole Dawson,
Jacob and Darcy Dugan, Friends at
The J.M. Smucker Company
Sheila Drain Zoe and Joanne Scofield
Emerald City Jewelers Richard and
Marcy Cowan
Lindsay Feran’s Wedding Shower
Mary Lou Bart
Bonnie Hagerman’s Birthday Debra
Sharp
Henry Michele Anderson
Judy Hunter Mary Kelly
Intake Staff at the Cleveland APL
Anonymous
Pat Jolly’s Birthday Patrick Jolly
Marcie Lambrix’s Birthday Anonymous
Friends and Family of Marcie Lambrix,
Amy Cormier, Melissa Crowley, Paul
Crowley, Mandy Gayton, Christine
Horvath, Mrs. Barbara Juknialis,
Michelle Lambrix, Sara Lozano, Brad
Opacich, Christine Schneider
Jennifer Lennon Donald P. Lennon
Bob Luria’s Milestone Birthday Jerry
and Winnie Chattman
Lauren Olivia Nassif’s Bat Mitzvah
Cate Engles
Edie Paetow Maria Heckaman
Lillian Pilat’s Birthday Sandi Roberson
and Amazing Grace
Willow Pillen’s Birthday Friends and
Family of Willow Pillen
Kelly Rehmer, D.V.M. Jane Smith
Abby Roche’s Birthday Friends and
Family of Abby Roche
Lesley Rochester’s Birthday Carole
Rochester
Dr. Joanne Schoen’s Birthday Edith
Paetow
Terri Shimensky Dale Becker
Chuck and Mary Ann Sonnhalter’s
40th Wedding Anniversary Your
Brothers and Sisters and In-Laws
Helen Surbey Amber Surbey
Nick Taylor’s Birthday Friends and
Family of Nick Taylor
Annie Thomas’ Birthday Mom and
Dad, Kari Schneider
Lillian Voik for Christmas Bill and Pam
Summers Family, Patrice and Terry
Wyse
Mr. and Mrs. Kevin Werner’s 25th
Anniversary Jae, Richard, KY, Fray,
Brina Vel, Char and Evyjoy
In Honor of
Animal
Bob’s Birthday and Adoption Carol
Glotzbecker
Candie Lynn Pavlik
Feller Clarence Taylor
Gauge Walter Ragsdale
Harley Margaret Smith
Jessie Lou Chopra Sperry Linda Sperry
and Linda Chopra
Milo Rachel Roberts
Misty Lily Raines-Smith
Oscar Marshmallow Chaney Pamela
Wallace Chaney Family Fund
Rocky Mary Gerber
Romeo Jerry Cyncynatus
Scrappy and Fluffy Mr. and Mrs.
David C. Harris
Shock Henry Peterman
Tiny Mary Hartel
Our pit bull, Volitaire Anonymous
The Cleveland
APL’s animals
are fed Hill’s®
Science Diet®
pet food.
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Making Happily
Ever Afters
Since 1913
The year 2013 marked the Cleveland Animal Protective
League’s Centennial. And as we look back on our
long, rich history of serving the animals of the Greater
Cleveland area, we know we have so many things
to celebrate. But, truly, it all boils down to one very
simple thing … each and every happy ending that has
been created over 102 years for adopted animals and
their people.
Our Centennial Wall not only celebrates our history, it
also allows you to honor the happy ending you made
with your dog, cat or other furry friend. If you choose
to sponsor a panel on our Centennial Wall, you may
include a photo of your best friend and tell his or her
story. This sponsorship is renewable every year.
At the Cleveland Animal Protective League, healthy
friendly animals stay with us until they are adopted.
There is never a limit to the amount of time that they
can be with us. Thanks to our Second Chance Program,
we’re also providing additional medical care to an
increasing number of animals with treatable injuries
and illnesses, which means they may be with us for
a little while longer than usual. Your support of our
Centennial Wall will allow us to continue to care for all
the animals who pass through our doors waiting for
their happy ending.
Cleveland Animal Protective League
Centennial Wall Sponsorship Program
( ) Yes, I would like to honor my beloved pet(s) at the
Cleveland Animal Protective League.
* ROne 6”x 6” Panel (1 photo, approximately 100 words):
$2,500 per year.
* ROne 12”x 6” Panel (1 or 2 photos, approximately 250 words):
$5,000 per year.
* Each panel will be customized to fit photos and text provided.
A representative from the APL Development Department will contact
you to customize your plaque.
Please print all information.
Example of a 6”x 6” panel
that would appear on the
Centennial Wall above.
Name_________________________________________________________________________________________
Address________________________________________________________________________________________
City________________________________________________________ State_______ ZIP____________________
Phone: Home (
) _____________________ Work (
) ____________________ Cell (
)_______________
E-mail Address:_________________________________________________________________________________
I am enclosing a check for $____________ made payable to the Cleveland APL.
Please charge $____________ to my ____Visa ____ MasterCard ____ Discover ____ American Express
Account #________________________________________Security Code_________ Expiration Date_________
Name as appears on credit card__________________________________________________________________
Pledge payment options are available. If interested, please call Judy Hunter, Director of Development, at 216-344-1353.
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CLEVELAND ANIMAL PROTECTIVE LEAGUE
ANNUAL CAGE SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM
(
) Yes, I would like to sponsor a cage at the Cleveland Animal Protective League.
Dog Cage Sponsorship: T $1,500 per cage per year.
Cat Cage Sponsorship: T $1,200 per cage per year.
Small Mammal Cage Sponsorship: T $1,000 per cage per year.
Please print all information.
Name
Address
City
State
Phone: Home (
Cell (
)
Work (
)
)
E-mail Address:
T I am enclosing a check for $
T Please charge $
ZIP
made payable to the Cleveland APL.
to my
T Visa T MasterCard T Discover T American Express
Account #
Security Code
Expiration Date
Name as it appears on credit card
Donor name to appear on plaque:
This sponsorship is in T honor or T memory of
, who is a T pet or T person
Pledge payment options are available. If interested, please call Judy Hunter, Director of Development, at 216-344-1353.
Become A Cage Sponsor!
Until They Find Their New Home and Family...
The Cleveland Animal Protective
League lovingly cares for thousands
of homeless, injured and abused
animals each year. For some,
their cage at the APL, complete
with a warm bed, toys, plenty of
food and water, and lots of TLC, is
the only “home” they have ever
known. For others, it’s a temporary
home until they find the love of
another family. For all of them,
it’s the reason they’re getting a
second chance. Our annual cage
sponsors bring hope and comfort
to our animals while they wait
for their future mom or dad to
adopt them and take them home—
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We all know a cage in a shelter is
not a permanent home, but with
your cage sponsorship, we can
make it a temporary home away
from home until they have one of
permanently. We ask that you help
us to provide all of the care and
love they need while they are with
us by becoming a cage sponsor.
Your cage sponsorship will be
recognized with a plaque on
a cage in our cat, dog or small
mammal adoption center areas.
You may choose to make your cage
sponsorship in honor or in memory
of a special pet or person or you
may choose to advertise your
business. Cage sponsorships are
renewable every year.
their own by providing all the care
that is needed—and that they so
rightfully deserve.
For cage sponsorship opportunities
please see above.
At the Cleveland Animal Protective
League, healthy, friendly animals
stay with us until they are adopted.
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